Allegheny County Budo-kai

09/18/2026

Due to some unforeseen circumstances tonight’s movie night at the dojo has been cancelled. We are sorry for the last minute notice. We will post the new date once one is decided on.

08/09/2026

Congratulations to the following students who passed rank in this months test. Jiujitsu, Levi, Green Kiragami sho, Lily, Kiragami sho Green. Karate, Regina Takos, Green III, 7th kyu, Samanth Duvvuru, Green III 7th kyu. Kobudo, Amanda Bayne, Brown I, Ikku.

05/20/2026

This is the information for Bill Ellis.

Bill will be laid out at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home 301 Curry Hollow Rd. Pittsburgh 15236 Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 6-9, Sunday 12:30-2 and a service will be held in the chapel at Jefferson Memorial at 2p

05/19/2026

It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the loss of one of our long time students. Bill Ellis passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Jean Ellis and daughter Maggie Ellis.

03/21/2026

Congratulations to the following students who were promoted today, Saturday March 21.
Adult karate, Casey Cramer, Green II. Children’s class: Corrina, Orange belt, Dahlia, Orange belt, and Charlie, Yellow belt.

01/31/2026

Congratulations to those who participated in today’s test. Jiu-jitsu: Conor O’Leary Kirigami Sho. Karate: Regina Takos Orange Belt, Jamie Devine Orange Belt and Samanth Duvvuru Yellow Belt. Kobudo: Amanda Bayne Brown II and  Samanth Duvvuru White with Stripe.

01/31/2026

Some highlights from today’s Jiu-jitsu test.

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

Elbow Night!

10/25/2025

Another awesome Dojo Halloween party. Hope you all had a great time.